Urgent reports from various cities floated into Thunder City like snowflakes.
The person in charge of each city can only receive information about the surrounding areas of his own city, so he cannot see the situation clearly.
But Thunder City can gather intelligence from many cities, so it has a clearer view of the current situation.
As a result, an emergency meeting in Thunder City was called again.
Originally, Somla should have presided over the meeting, but Somla took the main force out of the city, so Eschel took the podium again.
According to the procedure, after the intelligence was distributed and there was a round of urgent discussion, Escher took to the podium.
"Everyone, according to the current intelligence, there are more than 200 red dragons and black dragons that have entered our Bracada hinterland and are wreaking havoc in our country.
Currently, thirty-six main cities and one hundred and seventy-two county cities have reported that their territories have been attacked by dragons.
Now there are two issues before us that need to be clarified urgently.
One is.
Where did these dragons come from to enter our Bracada?
This concerns whether we will be attacked again in the future.
Second is.
What is the purpose of these dragons invading us?
Judging from the current situation, these dragons have not attacked any of our cities. Instead, they are obsessed with attacking our factories and mines.
The loss of factories is certainly irreversible, but the loss of a few factories is not a serious threat to us in Bracada.
Not to mention the mines.
These mines are all within our Bracada territory. Apart from stealing some of our mineral reserves, they cannot cause any damage.
Up to now, except for the large-scale massacre of goblins, we have not suffered any losses in troops or cities.
Ladies and gentlemen, please discuss the above two questions first.
Only by first figuring out the enemy's purpose can we formulate sufficiently clear countermeasures.
When discussing the enemy's intentions, please think carefully about how to respond."
The so-called "you all" actually only have 6 people.
It's funny to say that although the War Faction is the weakest of the four major factions, 99% of the members of the Grand Council have military positions.
There have been no major wars in Bracada for many years, but anyone who can get into the Grand Council as a reserve member has connections and can get a military position.
Just put your name on the list and you will receive an extra cent of military pay every month.
You don't have to do anything and just get paid for free.
Who doesn't know how to take advantage of others?
Unexpectedly, the war came, and no matter how much they regretted it, they had to go to the front line.
Therefore, apart from the two remaining legends, Dairis and Escher, the only members of the Grand Council now are Aged, Xingfeng (a disguised version of Dairis's clone) and two other reserve members who did not get military posts.
Aged held the cup and took a sip in silence.
He was also very disappointed.
He, Agaid, is a permanent member of parliament.
Therese, permanent councillor.
Xingfeng, Honorary Standing Councillor.
How can Escher, with only two reserves, fight against our 2.5 permanent members?
Judging from the voting power, they are more than enough to marginalize the other three.
Haha, Bracada, I got half of it?
Very good, tomorrow I will announce that all monster girls in Bracada are not allowed to wear clothes when going out on the street.
No pants allowed!
There must be holes in the underwear!
Open two!!
Of course, jokes aside, we still have to pass this hurdle.
Among the six people present, only Deris and myself were qualified to speak.
Aged looked at Deris very naturally, waiting for her to speak first.
Dai Ruisi rubbed her forehead and said helplessly:
“I think this must be a trap.
Although [Pingdi City] was lost, we still have an absolute advantage in strength.
Negan dispatched a coalition of red dragons and black dragons to wreak havoc on mines and factories in order to create the illusion that Negan had the upper hand and disrupt the morale of our troops on the front line.
As for how Negan entered our hinterland..."
Deris paused and asked:
"Escher, is there any unusual movement at the border post?"
Escher sighed with pretended regret:
“Unfortunately not.
It is almost certain that the other party did not fly in.
Otherwise, with so many huge black dragons, even if they sneaked in stealthily, they would be detected by the anti-stealth fortresses scattered across the border.
No one, including the Thunder Temple, received any secret report about the black dragon's entry.
So we think more about it.
The other party was teleported in from a two-way portal or a one-way portal.
Although we have conducted a large-scale search throughout Bracada.
But there is still no guarantee that there will be no new or missed portals."
Ace paused for a moment and then said:
“Of course, it’s also possible that an underground passage entrance has appeared in the wild monster area that we don’t know about yet.
This is the worst case scenario.
This means that it is difficult for us to counter the opponent's retreat and attack for the time being."
Deris bit her lip.
“Always consider the worst-case scenario.
Assuming that an underground entrance appeared, this wave of attack was most likely a long-planned attack by Negan.
With the underground entrance, Negan can dispatch a large number of troops through the underground entrance at any time and launch an attack from the hinterland.
Once our hinterland is breached, the troops on the front line will have to retreat to defend.
Wait until our front-line troops come back, find the underground entrance, and seal it off.
The underground city forces will definitely be able to completely digest the [Flat City].
And with Negan prepared, it won't be that easy for us to launch another attack."
Dai Ruisi said in a deep voice:
“My opinion is that Nigan is likely trying to force our city to reveal flaws through harassment from the dragon army.
Afterwards, they would force the main force to return for support by forcibly attacking the city.
Once the main army arrives to support us, Nigan will force Bracada to a draw!
In this regard, my opinion is that other cities should keep their troops in place to avoid surprise attacks, and we, Thunder City, should send reinforcements to drive away those dragons.
Then use magic to monitor the whereabouts of those dragons, and it would be best if you can find the entrance and exit of the underground passage.
If those dragons still dare to fight, I will lead the troops to block the entrance and exit and destroy all the dragon legions."
"Good!!!" Aged was the first to applaud.
“Excellent reasoning, perfect response.
As expected, she is Chief Dairis.
No wonder the logistics faction thrives in your hands."
Escher and the others also applauded.
One of the two reserve members in the back row couldn't help but stare at her with admiration and longing.
That candidate, by the way, was Troy, the son of Trosa.
The respected Deris secretly pooh-poohed Aged in her heart.
"Bullshit! Hypocritical old thing.
It's exactly the same as that heartless guy named Qi Ge.
What I said was all taught by your apprentice, how could it be bad?!
The worst thing is, because you, Aged, took the lead in applauding, my own clone also had to applaud myself with an admiring look on his face.
It was so embarrassing that I wanted to die.”
The applause gradually stopped. Escher stroked his beard and said:
"Thank you, Her Majesty Dairis, for your wonderful analysis. I will report your analysis to the Thunder Temple.
Although the final decision still depends on the Thunder Temple's opinion, from my personal point of view, this analysis is flawless."
Escher turned his head, looked at everyone, and then asked:
"What about the others? Any different opinions?"
The two reserve councillors dared not object and quickly shook their heads.
Aged cleared his throat and said:
“The opinion is no, I would like to add.
Since ancient times, it has always been soldiers versus soldiers, king versus king.
If the dragon army does not have the corresponding combat power, leaving it to low-level troops to handle it may result in heavy casualties.
At the Thunder Temple, I wonder if some Titans can be dispatched to deal with the black dragon?
I believe that even the army of black dragons will have to kneel before the mighty lightning!"
Escher nodded and replied approvingly:
"Of course! Even the guards of the Thunder Temple couldn't hold back when they heard the news of the black dragon's appearance, and they all wanted to challenge His Majesty the God King to a battle.
Your Majesty, Al-Gaid, you have nothing to worry about."
"Then I have no doubts."
"Does anyone disagree?"
Eschel looked around and finally fixed his encouraging gaze on Xingfeng.
Deris: ...
Escher smiled and nodded, saying, "Friend Xingfeng, you are always smart and resourceful. Do you have any ideas about this group of black dragon legions?"
Dairis's clone shook her head and said:
"I have no idea. I think what the teacher and Her Majesty Dairis said is right."
Escher blinked in disappointment and said:
"Well, let's adjourn the meeting first.
I will report the results of the meeting to the Thunder Temple.
Please pay attention to the conference bell at all times. If there is any situation, an emergency meeting will be held again at any time."
…
…
The meeting was over, and Aged had just left the Grand Council Hall with Deris's clone when a gray-haired reserve councillor quickly followed Aged's pace.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty Argead."
Kaierfu shouted anxiously.
The last candidate for the post was none other than Kaierfu.
He had just been transferred back to Thunder City from the Falling Moon Territory and was still in the preparatory assessment period to return to the position of senator, so he had not had time to join the army.
This turned out to be a blessing in disguise as he didn't have to go to the battlefield.
But now, it seems that disaster has come again.
Kaierfu walked anxiously to Aged and asked in a low voice:
"Your Majesty Agaide, I received a notice saying that you appointed me to be your guard and go with you to [Tea Oil City]?"
Aged nodded and responded:
"Yes, I designated it."
Kai Erfu was extremely anxious, but he didn't know how to express himself, so he could only say in a roundabout way:
"Your Majesty Alged, I am not saying that I am unwilling to protect you.
You see, I’m an old man with not much fighting power, and I’m afraid that I can’t protect you.
If I hurt you, wouldn't I be a big sinner?"
Aged looked Kelford up and down and said:
“You don’t want to go?
Are you sure?
Fine, I'll go back to Escher and replace you now."
So, people are weird sometimes.
Kaierfu didn't want to go to the battlefield, but when he saw that Aged agreed so readily and even turned around to go back, he became anxious and worried.
"Wait a moment, wait a moment, Your Majesty."
Kaierfu quickly stopped Aged, but he didn't know what to say and stamped his feet nervously.
Agaid was calm and did not leave. He waited patiently on the spot.
Kai Erfu hesitated for a while, but finally couldn't help it.
He closed his eyes and said:
"Your Majesty Alged, how could I be worthy of your attention?
When you were still a master, I was always polite to you when I met you.
Now you are a legend, and in your eyes I am just a tile, you can step on me however you want.
I, I, I am not worthy of your mentioning me."
Aged laughed with interest:
"Haha. Do you want to know why I asked you to be my bodyguard?"
Kai Erfu nodded vigorously and said:
"yes!"
"You, you don't know how lucky you are."
Aged smiled mysteriously.
“Let me tell you, I’m going there this time to oversee the upgrade of the main city.
Although it is the front line, it is the rear area of ​​the front line.
Unless all the troops on the front line are killed, it will never be my turn to go to the battlefield.
With my level of skill, wouldn't it be easy for me to upgrade the county town to the main city?
Protecting me is not dangerous at all, it's a great thing to get credit for nothing!
In other words, there is no one in Thunder City now, otherwise the pseudo-legends who want to go with me have to line up in front of my magic tower!
If it weren’t for my apprentice Xingfeng, who told me that you had helped him in Zhuiyue Territory, and asked me to take care of you and find a way to help you become a formal councillor as soon as possible.
This good thing, can it be your turn?"
Kai Erfu's body trembled, and he suddenly understood.
He quickly looked at Star Wind next to Aged.
"Xingfeng" tried hard to put on a gentle smile and returned it to him.
"I see."
Kaierfu was overjoyed.
"Oh, my friend Xingfeng, you are so authentic.
Your Majesty, I understand. I am ungrateful. Just treat it as if I just farted.
Apart from anything else, I am very familiar with [Tea Oil City].
Several of my relatives work in [Tea Oil City].
[Tea Oil City] Deputy City Lord, that’s my cousin.
I promise that when you and Xiao Feng Xing arrive at Tea Oil City, I will make all the arrangements for you!"
"Hahaha."
Aged reached out and patted Kelfu on the shoulder, motioning him to move forward together.
This action made Kaierfu very happy.
Aged laughed for a while and asked softly:
“Kailfu, I’ve never been to Tea Oil City.
How should we arrange it? Tell me in detail. "
"Your Majesty, this [Tea Oil City] is most famous for two things: tea and oil.
The tea is [Coral Clear Tea], drinking it can clear the mind and brighten the eyes, and prevent [bewitching people's minds] and [blindness].
It is said that [Jade Leaf Tea] is a tea tree brought back from the sea by the Naga tribe in ancient times and is extremely precious.
In the whole of Bracada, only a small piece of [Coral Islands] by the sea of ​​[Tea Oil City] can be planted.
When talking about [Coral Tea], we have to mention the [Supreme Teahouse] in [Tea Oil City].
[Supreme Teahouse] is in [Tea Oil City], and it is a building of the same level as [God's Domain and Human World]. "
Kai Erfu lowered his voice a little:
"Even girls are on the same level."
“Roar~”
Aged raised an eyebrow , showing his interest.
Kai Erfu was delighted. It seemed that the rumors were true. He had chosen the right topic!
"Your Majesty Alged, I will tell you in secret.
The housekeeper of [Supreme Tea House ] is an angel! "
"Angel!!" Even Aged was a little shocked.
“Are you serious?!
I've never heard of a level 7 unit doing this.
Angels are such a noble race, how could they..."
"Hush~~" Kaierfu said quickly:
"Your Majesty Alged, please keep this a secret.
[Supreme Teahouse] is the property of our Kaier family. The angel was snatched back by an elder of my family who killed a demon hero during the battle between hell and our tower.
I don’t know what those demons did, but that angel is mentally retarded and has almost no self-awareness. He only follows orders.
Rather than an angel, it is more like a doll that looks exactly like an angel.
Although it has no mind, this angel's body is exactly the same as a normal angel.
He has no so-called gender. If you wish him to be a female, he can become a female.
If you wish him to be a man, he will become a man.
Even if you want him to be both male and female, he can change.
Moreover, he is as holy as the angels in the book. No matter how polluted he is, as long as he is left alone for a while, he will become as good as new again. "
Kaierfu made a lecherous gesture.
“Even there, everything is new.”
Kelford continued:
“Our family originally wanted to do some research to see if we could come up with something.
But there has been no results.
By the time of our generation, all the true legends have died, and we are just a bunch of insignificant guys left, so there is even less hope for us to produce any research results.
So we simply hid the angel and used it to entertain the most distinguished guests."
Kaierfu emphasized:
“But we don’t give it lightly.
Even Chief Escher hasn't tasted it yet."
Aged was shocked: "You are really brave. If the people of Erathia find out about this, they will definitely kill you, right?"
"Ha." Kaierfu laughed disdainfully.
"We are the noble silver bloodline, protected by the great Bracada.
Just those Black Iron bastards from Erathia?
They can't even defeat Hell, and they dare to do that to a demigod?"
"That's true."
Agaide followed suit and asked:
“Then why don’t you hand over the angel to the Thunder Temple?
This thing can be exchanged for a lot of merits, right? "
Kaierfu smiled:
“Aren’t we unwilling to give up?
Although our generation is not very ambitious, we have excellent bloodline.
What if a true legend emerges among the descendants and discovers something? Wouldn’t the entire family benefit from it?
Besides, there is no rule in Bracada that captured angels must be handed over."
Agaid didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Yes, no.
Who could have imagined that someone could actually catch an angel?
Kai Erfu patted his chest confidently:
"oops.
Your Majesty, when you arrive at Tea Oil City and taste it yourself, you will know that what I said is true. "
"Okay, okay. I know about tea, but what about oil?"
"Oil is wick oil. It's made from rushes.
It is a good thing that the lamp gods love, but we humans don’t have much use for it.”
Aged suddenly realized:
“Oh, I know about wick oil, it can help the djinn enter the reproductive state faster.
It’s really good stuff.”
Kai Erfu winked:
"Your Majesty Alged, you made the right choice by choosing me!
I will never let you regret it."
Aged patted Kelford's shoulder cheerfully and said:
"Then I will...look forward to it."
…
…
The [Dragon Scorpion Eagle] troops are faithfully carrying out the "Three Lights" strategy in the heart of Bracada.
The goblins snatched it all!
The mines are emptied!
The factory was destroyed!
The Grand Council can tolerate this "three-light" strategy, but some people cannot.
“Bang!!”
Trosa slapped the table hard, shaking the flower pots on it.
He shouted angrily:
"It's really outrageous!
In half a day, more than 200 of my factories were destroyed!
That bastard Eschel and that bitch Deris are actually indifferent!
Fuck the idea of ​​luring the tiger away from the mountain. If they don’t fight, I will!
Troy, you go to the Grand Council right now and tell them that I demand an immediate change of guard.
I will go back to Fort Brillaid, gather my army, and defeat those black dragons!"
"Father, father, please don't be impulsive."
Troy hurriedly and nervously advised:
"Father, we finally managed to gain control of Everlasting Frost City.
As soon as all the officials are arranged, Yongshuang City will be brought into the hands of our factory faction.
If you give up now, all your efforts will be wasted."
"You know shit!"
Trosa slapped him hard, but his hand slapped nothing.
Troy was now connected to him through a magic mirror, so he couldn't hit him at all.
"Um!"
Trosa glared at Troy fiercely, and Troy shuddered.
"Father, calm down, I can do it myself, I can do it myself."
“Pah pah pah pah!”
Troy knew very well that Trosa had more than one son.
The reason why he has his current position is that he is the most favored by Trosa.
So when he saw Trosa getting angry, he slapped himself very hard.
Watching Troy in the magic mirror attacking left and right and slapping himself hard, Trosa calmed down a little.
"snort!"
He snorted coldly and turned his gaze to the map, his eyes full of uncertainty.
"Other factories may have accidents, but this factory next to [Silver Wind Canyon] must not fail."
Trosa crumpled the map into a ball and emphasized to his son again:
"You, now, immediately, contact the Grand Council and request a change of guard!
If that bastard Escher doesn't want to, just report it to the Thunder Temple."
Troy, with a red face, no longer dared to question it, and quickly responded:
"Yes! Father!"
After seeing Troy disappear in the magic mirror, Trosa still felt unsure.
He calmly grasped the armrest of the chair and thought:
“No, the Black Dragon Legion is already very close to Silver Wind City. The magic traps in Silver Wind Canyon can defend against mages, but not against magic-immune black dragons.
Even if everything goes well in Troy, it will still take me a long time to get from Brilade City to Silverwind City.
I have to ask people near [Silver Wind City] to help me delay for a while."
Thinking of this, Trosa immediately contacted his subordinates.
"Canton, you must take your troops with you right now and guard all the factories in Silver Wind Territory.
If you can stop a team of dragons, then stop a team of dragons.
Don't tell me there aren't enough troops.
I don’t care about that, I just want you to take the troops out immediately!
If I don't receive the news that your troops have left the city in half an hour, there will be no place for you in the factory from now on. Do you understand?"
"Charlie...
Can't catch up? If you can't catch up, won't you stay at the factory?
Can't beat him? If you die there, your family will be my family from now on.
If you don't go, your family will be Diyas from now on!"
"Morte..."
"Cheldon..."
As Trosa sent out magic communications one after another.
The industrial faction, which occupies a quarter of Bracada, began to exert its strength.
An invisible net began to tighten from all directions of Bracada towards the center.
However, in front of the mobile and flexible [Dragon Scorpion Eagle] troops, the so-called big net was full of holes.
The real threat is still in Thunder City, ready to strike.